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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,271.04, 28,882.84 and 10,958

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,271.04, 28,882.84 and 10,958 is: 16,423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,271.04 : 28,882.84 = 10,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,271.04/28,882.84 = 10,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,271.04x = 28,882.84 × 10,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,271.04x = 316,498,160.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,498,160.72/19,271.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,423.51

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